The women’s movement want anew law on Domestic Violence.The Government should introduce it in parliament soon.
Several women’s organisations, National Commission for Women made submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee.
The law needs to provide for temporary custody of children
Esteemed members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee... the present Bill must be changed. We do not agree with the definition of domestic violence being proposed …
This Bill has none of what we have been suggesting.
Finally, the Bill was introduced in Parliament in 2002 but …
Let’s have a press conference … we could also start anon-line petition.
We must oppose the Bill in its present form
What is this new law?
The press conference continues...
This is a civil law aimed at providing relief to millions of women, including wives,mothers, daughters and sisters affected by violence in their homes.
This law is a first in recognizing a woman’s right to a violence-free home and provides a comprehensive definition of domestic violence.
This law is a very significant step because it recognizes ... The right of women to live in a shared household... women can get a protection order against any further violence... Women can get monetary relief to meet their expenses including medical costs.
Now begins another long journey …
Yes, now the government has to ensure that this law is implemented and enforced